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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2015
1 points

When I first sit down with an interviewer I like to start with something like, "Before we begin I'd like you to be aware that I do have a mild stutter so if, at any time, I stumble on a word please j...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2015
3 points

Right there with you, fuck everything at this point. Hey, for the past several months I have just flat out stopped trying. If I am alone and dont have anyone to speak for me, I just bring a piece of p...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
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postr/StutterJan 1, 2015
6 points

How to Stop Stuttering: This is How I've stopped stuttering

How to Stop Stuttering: This is How I've stopped stuttering I think knowing a little back story to my history will help you understand my thought process , so here goes. My Dad, has a very intense s...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2015
1 points

You should have told the waiter to shut up and wait for your order. It's their job. You should come to the point where you could do that and be confident in your speech. ...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2015
3 points

Sometimes if its unavoidable it makes things easier to tell the person you are talking to sometimes "hey I've got this speech disorder thing", especially interviews. Don't beat yourself up over it eve...

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postr/StutterDec 31, 2014
16 points

Im fucking done

Im fucking done Hey there... I've lurked in this sub for a little while because I too have stuttered ever since I was a little kid. I'm posting here because today I finally hit rock bottom in terms ...

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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2014
1 points

I'm thinking about quitting my job cause my stuttering has gotten so much worse :-/ you can pm me so we can talk about cause I really need someone too but I feel like this is such a dumb problem to ha...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2014
2 points

I wish I could see it from my girl-thing's POV as well. I've stuttered my whole life and I work in a field where criticism is unavoidable (I'm a musician, go figure!) so stuttering doesn't bother me a...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2014
1 points

I can commiserate, interviewing always makes me a little anxious and I've had four in the past few weeks. I'm a registered nurse. I've had mixed results introducing myself as someone who stutters. 2...

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postr/StutterDec 20, 2014
12 points

recent change in my attitude to my stutter

recent change in my attitude to my stutter my stutter has never really bothered me until recently. i first remember stuttering in middle school but i am fairly sure that is just when i noticed it and...

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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2014
1 points

I had this problem. I was jittery in my interview. I thought I was fluent for most of it, but for two responses I choked badly and even bit my tongue which I've never done. I did get the job. I think ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2014
1 points

So I got a reply from the lady. I told her that I'm sorry if i was nervous because of my slight stutter. She just wrote this "Yes, you are correct, sometimes you need to go with your instincts. If y...

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commentr/StutterDec 17, 2014
1 points

I think I did really well. I am fit. I think maybe because I've been with a company for 9 years and now I want to change jobs. idk....

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commentr/StutterDec 17, 2014
3 points

This is extremely hard to do and I understand, but I like to start out job interviews by politely saying something along the lines of, "Before we begin I just wanted to let you know I do have a mild s...

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commentr/StutterDec 17, 2014
2 points

Keep your chin up. You haven't lost it till you've lost it. Most people are nervous during interviews, she knows that. How was the content of your answers? Did you share what you wanted and answer the...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
postr/StutterDec 17, 2014
8 points

Feeling a little down about a job interview

Feeling a little down about a job interview Today I had a job interview with the USPS to work as a mail carrier. I feel I didn't get recommended because I seemed a little anxious. That's because of my...

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commentr/StutterDec 15, 2014
1 points

Hello, I recently found this subreddit due to my soon to be wife telling about it and not being the most tech person i never thought to look on reddit. lol I am 34 and have stuttered all my life. I ha...

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commentr/StutterDec 11, 2014
1 points

Congrats man. My gf works at a call center and I've always wanted to work with her but I'm weary of my speech. How did u do it?...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2014
2 points

congrats on going for such a challenging job. There's a woman in my NSA chapter who took a job on the phones are customer service for a department store. Something she enver thought she'd be able to d...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterDec 10, 2014
2 points

Stutterers, within the next hour I'm having my final stage interview for a call centre sales job, I'll keep you guys updated.

Stutterers, within the next hour I'm having my final stage interview for a call centre sales job, I'll keep you guys updated. I'm a covert stutterer and I'm at the final stage of my call centre sales ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
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